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Savory Sauteed Pumpkin Slices

By
Chef Bob Adkins

Posted October 27, 2011

Save the Jack-o-lantern pumpkins for carving with the family. This recipe uses a French baking pumpkin.

Savory Pumpkin Slices

The French baking pumpkin we’re using in our recipe today is muted green in color, almost white. Like all pumpkins that are good for cooking, this pumpkin is very heavy for its size.

Savory Sautéed Pumpkin Slices

Ingredients

1 two-poundpumpkin, good meaty French variety

1 teaspoonChinese 5-spice powder

2 teaspoonsraw sugar

sea salt

5 tablespoonsgood olive oil

2lemons

toasted pumpkin seeds

Cooking Directions

Peel and seed pumpkin. Cut into 1/3-inch slices. Toss in olive oil. Toss spices, sugar and salt in another bowl and pour over pumpkin slices.

Sauté in a nonstick pan until caramelized. Turn and color other side lightly. Remove from pan and season with lemon juice. Sprinkle with toasted pumpkin seeds.

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